56. GAKUTEI (1786-1868). Yang Kuei-fei. (Sold)

YASHIMA GAKUTEI  (1786-1868)

The Chinese court lady Yang Kuei-fei (719-756) (J: Yōkihi) standing
on a balcony overlooking a garden of blossoming cherries.
She was the favorite concubine of the Chinese Emperor Hsüan
Tsung (685-762). The cherry tree (Yōkihisakura) named after her,
is said to have originated in the city of Nara.

Woodblock colour print with metallic pigments details
Shikishiban surimono, 21,5x18,9 cm
Signed: Gakutei
Poems by Shunryūsha Shūgyo and Hakumōsha Manmori
Title: The Yōkihi Cherry (Yōkihisakura).
From A series of Cherries for the Katsushika (Katsushika sakura tsukushi)
a set of at least five known surimono depicting historical figures
associated with various kind of cherries
Privately published by the Katsushika-ren circle of poets
c. 1821-22

Another impression in the Rijksmuseum, no. RP-P-1958-402,
is illustrated in Forrer. Surimono in the Rijksmuseum, no. 413

lllustrated in our catalogue Surimono. Hokusai-Shinsai-Hokkei-Gakutei, 
September 2024, no. 56.

Very good impression and colour, the borders’ pattern slightly rubbed otherwise fine condition


Status: Sold




Item: D 256